Ezra 6:5

Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)

وأمَرَ أيضا أن تُرَدَّ آنيَةُ الذَّهبِ والفِضَّةِ الّتي أخرَجَها نَبوخذنَصَّرُ مِنَ الهَيكلِ الّذي في أورُشليمَ وجاءَ بِها إلى بابِلَ، فَتَرجعَ إلى مكانِها في الهَيكلِ وتُوضَعَ هُناكَ».

What Does This Mean?

This verse instructs that all the golden and silver vessels taken from the Jerusalem temple by Nebuchadnezzar should be returned and placed back in their original positions in the temple. It is a command from the Persian king to ensure the restoration of all temple items.

Explained for Children

Imagine your favorite toys were taken away by a mean bully. Now, a kind friend says, 'Give back those toys and put them where they belong in the toy box.' That's what this verse is saying about the temple treasures.

Historical Background

Ezra, a Jewish scribe and priest, wrote this text around the 5th century BC. It was addressed to the Persian officials to ensure the rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple after the Babylonian exile. The cultural setting was one of Persian rule over the Jews.

Living It Out Today

Just as the items were restored to their rightful place in the temple, we should work to return things to their proper place, whether it's a borrowed item or a restored relationship. This can mean apologizing or making amends when we've caused harm.

Topics

• restoration
• temple
• Persian rule
• Jewish history
• return of artifacts
• rebuilding

Related Verses

• 2 Chronicles 36:7
• Jeremiah 27:16
• Daniel 1:2
• Ezra 1:7
• Ezra 7:19

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were the vessels taken to Babylon?

The vessels were taken by Nebuchadnezzar during the Babylonian conquest as spoils of war.

What does this verse tell us about the Persian kings?

It shows that the Persian kings, such as Cyrus, were supportive of the Jewish people rebuilding their temple.

How does this verse relate to restoration?

The verse directly relates to the theme of restoration by detailing the return of temple items to their rightful place.

What can we learn from the act of restoration in our daily lives?

We can learn that returning things to their rightful place, whether it's material items or relationships, is important and reflects a sense of justice and respect.